Controlling the VP-437
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7.3 Connecting a PC
You can connect a PC (or other controller) to the
VP-437
via the RS-232 port.
To connect using the Null-modem adapter provided with the machine
(recommended method):
Connect the RS-232 DB9 rear panel port on the
VP-437
to the
Null-modem adapter and connect the Null-modem adapter with a 9-wire
flat cable to the RS-232 DB9 port on your PC
To connect without using a Null-modem adapter:
Connect the RS-232 DB9 port on your PC to the RS-232 DB9 rear panel
port on the
VP-437
, as Figure 3 illustrates
Female DB9 (From PC)
PIN 4 Connected to PIN 6
PINS 8, 7, 1 Connected together
If a Shielded cable is used, connect the shield to PIN 5
PIN 5 Connected to PIN 5 (Ground)
PIN 3 Connected to PIN 2
PIN 2 Connected to PIN 3
Male DB9
Figure 3: Connecting a PC without using a Null-modem Adapter
7.4 Controlling via the ETHERNET
You can connect the
VP-437
via the Ethernet, using a crossover cable (see
section 7.4.1) for direct connection to the PC or a straight through cable (see
section 7.4.2) for connection via a network hub or network router
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7.4.1
Connecting the ETHERNET Port Directly to a PC (Crossover Cable)
You can connect the Ethernet port of the
VP-437
to the Ethernet port on your
PC, via a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors.
This type of connection is recommended for identification of the factory default
IP Address of the
VP-437
during the initial configuration
After connecting the Ethernet port, configure your PC as follows:
1. Right-click the My Network Places icon on your desktop.
1 After connecting the Ethernet port, you have to install and configure your Ethernet Port. For detailed instructions, see the
“Ethernet Configuration (FC-11) guide.pdf” file in the technical support section on our Web site:
http://www.kramerelectronics.com